Deployable Structures Turn to New Inspiration: Origami
Inflatable structures are paramount in construction. Can origami offer such deployable components new inspiration?
Can 3D Printing With Local Soils Offer A Low-Carbon Alternative to Concrete? Part 1
Without the need for long-distance transportation or carbon-intensive production techniques, one research lab is experimenting with local soils that may offer a greener path forwards
Why COVID-19 Sent Lumber Prices on a Wild Ride
Lumber prices tanked — and then rallied — over the summer. Why?
Reclaiming Innovation: Closing the Technology Gap
Even with so-called high-tech innovations, the construction industry has historically been slow to adapt — but the tides are beginning to turn
What Construction Workers Need to Know About Jobsite Biometric Tracking
Construction companies have turned to using biometrics like fingerprints and facial recognition to monitor attendance and for jobsite security. Risk abounds.
Would You Live on the Water?
Floating houses offer unique advantages and challenges amid climate change. Are they a viable option?
How Barton Malow Is Becoming More Environmentally Sustainable
The general contractor aims to focus on renewable energy, local partnerships and better monitoring of its operations
Coming to a Jobsite Near You: Exoskeletons
Barton Malow is testing robotic support systems, or exoskeletons, to reduce worker fatigue and improve safety
Can Porous Concrete Combat Climate Change?
In the face of climate change, permeable pavements offer a sustainable alternative
The Tech Behind “Smart” Buildings Technology
From lighting to HVAC, new real-time data offer savings, energy efficiency and improved productivity to building managers, smart building systems are paving the way to a more integrated future.
New Type of Wood Is Stronger Than Steel, Cheaper Than Kevlar
The “super wood” could make a splash in construction, body armor and vehicle manufacturing
